Scytheclaw Raptor (The Lost Caverns of Ixalan) Near Mint

Raptor on the Hunt

Scytheclaw Raptor is a compact threat that punishes off turn plays while fitting neatly into aggressive red builds. With a casting cost of {2}{R} and a 4 3 body, the raptor trades favorably and creates a persistent tax on opponents who try to chain spells between your turns. The card reads this exact way on the print so you can count on consistent interaction at the table.

In the Lost Caverns of Ixalan the raptor is a hit and run predator that snaps at spellcasters more than at prey. Scytheclaw Raptor rewards sequencing and timing. Use it to protect an end step combo piece or to turn a surprise cantrip into a costly decision for your opponent. The flavor lines hint at a wider ecology and make the card feel at home in red creature decks that value tempo and opportunistic damage.

Card Details:

• Mana Cost – {2}{R}
• Card Type – Creature
• Subtypes – Dinosaur
• Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Whenever a player casts a spell, if it’s not their turn, Scytheclaw Raptor deals 4 damage to them.
• Power / Toughness – 4/3